Posted by kiteZup on May 6th, 2010 inComments Off on Kitesurfing course

Join us in our IKO certified kitesurfing courses where we follow international IKO teaching standards. Our goal is for you to become independent kitesurfer and that you learn all the safety measures needed to enjoy this great sport. The course is aimed at complete beginners and for those with little experience. If you already have some experience call us and we will suit a course based on your knowledge. We have our kitesurfing courses around Stockholms beautiful archipelago.

We teach all the courses on a new Epic Kite gear. Normally we use Renegade models. All the gear is included in the course ( kite, board, wet suit, helmet, impact vest, harness) all you need to bring with you is a smile!

Below you can see what you will learn during the courses. All the courses are aimed towards the students and follow students tempo. Main focus during the course is safety! Since we like to focus on the individual progress the courses are never more then 2 students at the same time.

Taster course (2 hours) – 690 SEK

Ideal for those who wants to get a taste of this incredible sport. If you haven’t decided yet if this is for you or not, this 2 hour package will help you.

Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting

Know hazards on a spot

Flying the trainer kite

Set up a kite

Know the use of safety systems

Pre-flight check of equipment and settings

Have basic flying skills with kite

Beginner course (7 hours) – 1990 SEK

If you want to get the basic knowledge of kiting and experience the first water start then this package is for you.

All steps from Taster course

Launch and land the kite with an assistant

Walk and change directions while flying the kite

Know the wind window

Self rescue with emergency packdown

Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite

Water re-launch the kite

First body drag downwind

Maintain correct kite position in the wind window

Change direction to the left and right while body dragging

Recover the kite and bar in the water

Upwind body drag to recover board

Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand

Know the power stroke for a water start

Know the safety rules and theory for water start

Determine the wind strength, direction and quality

Know the right of way rules

Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions

Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start

Water start

Independent rider course (9 hours) – 2690 SEK

All you need to learn to be independent kitesurfer. You get those extra hours practicing getting on the board you need to become independent rider.

All steps from Beginner course

Water starts and ride a short distance

Riding both directions

The real deal (12 hours) – 3190 SEK

For everyone that wants to develop good riding skills and learn turning and riding upwind. With professional instructions you will progress much faster then on your own.